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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,955.60, 14,934.76 and 3,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,955.60, 14,934.76 and 3,380.02 is: 5,070.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,955.60 : 14,934.76 = 3,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,955.60/14,934.76 = 3,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,955.60x = 14,934.76 × 3,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,955.60x = 50,479,787.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,479,787.50/9,955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.49

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